The Himalayas are the world famous mountains . Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state situated in the western part of Himalayas .With its lofty snowcapped peaks , fast flowing rivers and perennial mountain streams , magnificant biodivesity and fascinating ethnic diversity , the Himachal is a thing of beauty and object of adoration .

Bio- geographically Himachal Pradesh can be divided into three distinct regions , the trans himalayas , the greater himalayas (high and middle mountains ) and the semi arid zone . Thses all four zones support very rich wildlife .

Avifauna - About 383 birds species are found . Of these 324 are terrestrial habitat birds and remaining 59 are wetland habitat birds

Mammals- About 74 species of mammals are found in Himachal Pradesh

In addition to above Himachal forests and rivers are home of numerous insect , reptiles and fish species .

In Himachal Pradesh there are nuber of Protected areas ( 2 National parks and 32 wild life sanctuaries ) and these areas are the keystone for biodiversity conservation .

Himachal Pradesh is home of many wildlife animals. Many wildlife sanctuaries are there in Himachal to protect these animals.These sanctuaries are reason of many tourists come to this place.Himachal Tourism